PURCHASING DEPARTMENT - PURCHASING & INVENTORY CONTROL CLERK

Minimum Qualifications Acceptable Experience and Education High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years technical training or experience in inventory control, procurement, or store keeping; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Certificates and Licenses Required Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso. In order to access the County’s network and systems, a personal mobile smart device is required by the hire start date. Typical Duties Essential Duties Takes inventories of items in stock and maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure timely deliveries to meet departmental requirements; tags, bar-codes and documents County assets; evaluates function and quality of materials purchased; operates materials handling equipment; ensures that items are properly and safely stored; Inventories and issues frequently used supplies and materials for county departments; oversees the storage and distribution of purchased goods; receives materials and equipment; ensures correctness of quantity and quality and maintains records of stock received; inspects goods, tools and equipment to see they are in accordance with purchase specifications and invoices; disperses and delivers supplies, materials, and equipment from the stock room and keeps records of stock issued and returned; Inspects, meters and sorts official outgoing mail; receives incoming mail and interdepartmental mail, sorts according to appropriate destination, and distributes to all County departments; sorts and weighs outgoing mail; affixes postage using postage meter; Provides print shop services; stocks and inventories print and mail supplies; corrects and develops photo-ready originals; receives and verifies print shop stock deliveries; operates printing and digital copier equipment in the reproduction of single and multi-color printed materials, forms, letterhead and transparencies; Performs clerical, recordkeeping, and warehouse work coordinating all commodities and equipment movement and storage; ensures adequate inventory of frequently used supplies and materials; maintains records and files; assists in audits of assets; Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and Creates a high-quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills. Job Summary Summary of Position The Purchasing and Inventory Control Clerk works under immediate supervision and as assigned, works in purchasing and warehousing section to distribute, store, and inventory County supplies, materials, equipment and other hard assets. Additional Information Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of: English usage, grammar, punctuation and spelling; techniques for effective interpersonal communications; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment to include Windows and Microsoft based products; printing, copying, and postage equipment and related equipment; warehouse procedures and paper flow, bills of lading and invoicing; Skill/Ability to: use of material handling equipment; operate personal computer using standard Office operating software and general office equipment; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; make mathematical computations; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive written reports, and staff studies; perform arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy; ability to organize and expedite orders; operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently; work rapidly and accurately with numbers, codes, and symbols; and establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work. Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance: • Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance; • Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment; • Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner; • Maintain strict confidentiality; • Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and, • Maintain and enhance the County’s commitment to customer service excellence Organizational Relationships Reports to: Purchasing and Logistics Warehouse Supervisor Directs: This is a non-supervisory position. Other: Has frequent contact with other County employees. El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (some benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) consisting of the following: HOLIDAYS 16 holidays per year as recognized. VACATION Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees. 10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service) 15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service) 20 days (15 years of service or over) SICK LEAVE Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year. MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES Military Leave – 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service Bereavement Leave – 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends. MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS Plan Costs – Biweekly Rates Effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 Medical Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts EE Only $5.34 EE & Spouse $145.30 EE & Children $101.93 EE & Family $200.09 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $5.02 EE & Spouse - $136.58 EE & Children - $95.81 EE & Family - $188.09 Core Plan No Discounts EE Only - $35.70 EE & Spouse - $226.41 EE & Children - $174.96 EE & Family - $322.25 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $33.56 EE & Spouse - $212.83 EE & Children - $164.46 EE & Family - $302.92 RETIREMENT Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements. DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program. LIFE INSURANCE Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees. LONG-TERM DISABILITY The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days. SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days. RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services. SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses. EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.